Caribbean Beaches: Sail to Hidden Paradises

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Embark on a Caribbean catamaran voyage and experience snorkelling, paddleboarding, and historical sightseeing. Explore secluded beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and untouched nature. Book now!

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Portobelo - Visitors can admire the fortress constructed by the Spanish 500 years ago.
Isla del Padre - The journey begins at Isla del Padre, also known as Blue Veins. This lagoon, surrounded by mangroves, features crystal-clear waters and a white sandy beach. Guests can explore the lagoon by dinghy and enjoy snorkeling and kayaking.
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What's Included

Paddleboard
Floating noodles
Drinkable water
Lunch
Safety equipment
Use of snorkeling equipment
In-vehicle air conditioning
Kayak

What's Not Included

Alcoholic beverages
Carbonated beverages
Snacks
Gratuities
20$ extra per group if pick-up/drop-off is Playa Bonita/Santa Maria/Costa del Este/Tocumen area

Additional Information

Set sail on an extraordinary adventure to Panama’s stunning Caribbean treasures—accessible only by sea! With over two decades of sailing expertise, the operator knows precisely where to find that “hidden paradise” atmosphere.
Guests are picked up at 7:00 AM from their Panama City lodging for a picturesque 2-hour drive to the historic Portobelo—a Spanish…

Location

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If you don’t need pick up the starting point is Portobelo dock. From there will send a speedboat to pick you up and bring you to the boat.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Irina_t

Dec 29, 2024

On private catamaran to Carribean beaches in Panamaa - Here’s a corrected version of your text: "The tour offers a relaxing sailing experience on a private catamaran, complete with snorkeling, paddleboarding, and kayaking. You'll explore the Caribbean beaches and enjoy a homemade lunch. Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel are included. The crew is awesome!"

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Christina_m

Apr 30, 2024

Caribbean Panama - This was a wonderful day to spend a Saturday in Panama if you want to see some of the Caribbean beaches and have more of a authentic local experience. We were able to look at some of the clear inlet waters and do some snorkeling, and Spent the rest of the day at Playa Blanca. The beach was very peaceful and we were able to do some snorkeling, relaxing, and the provider made us a nice lunch. Juan David and Charlie took great care of us The entire day. This excursion included transport to the port and from the port back to our Airbnb and made everything really easy. Our Driver Manuel Made several stops for us to get food and bathroom trips on the way to the port. I highly recommend This excursion for the value and everything you get to do.

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Rivenski_d

Mar 24, 2024

Perfect way to explore Venas Azules! - We really enjoyed the Catamaran Experience, even though it was relatively expensive for the duration, but we got to do different things. We also got lucky because we traveled only the 2 of us so we had the boat to ourselves aside with the captain & skipper. We aldo could go kayaking and paddle boarding together as there was only 1 of each.

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Lucy_u

Feb 29, 2024

Excellent day on the Carribean - Our Catamaran trip with Jenny and Captain Juan David was wonderful! It started with pick up at our hotel and a 2 hour drive towards Porto Bello, an start to the beautiful Caribbean. We swam in a peaceful lagoon, went fishing, snorkeled, hunted for sea shells,, swam and went swinging on a beach that is only accessible by boat. My son caught a fish which Jenny cooked for us! It was delicious! The Caribbean is very beautiful but a bit rough so bring your band/motion sickness meds just in case!

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Robert_p

Jan 25, 2024

Catamaran fun! - The day on the water was so much fun!! Lucas and Juan-David were so friendly and welcoming, as well as informative about the area. We thoroughly enjoyed swimming and snorkeling, as well as the delicious lunch prepared by Lucas! Who knew that such wnderful food could be prepared in a catamaran? We highly recommend this excursion when visiting Portobello!

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Blakemu3368bu

Aug 27, 2023

Way Friendly Crew & Beautiful Beaches - It was super fun to get to go for a sailboat ride with the really nice crew and the entire trip and destinations were beautiful.

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Markdsharp

Sep 10, 2022

Outstanding crew, great scenery and amazing water activities - While the ride to the boat was at times arduous it’s certainly well worth the time spent on the water. The crew went above and beyond to ensure everything was done to make the experience special for everyone. From the boat to the food to the activities to the vibe, everything met our expectations for a wonderful day tour to the beautiful Caribbean coast. Standouts include the corral reef, crew, fellow mates and boat. Book this special experience and you won’t regret it.

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Lachante_l

May 12, 2024

Surprise Surprise - Short on time in Panama City?! Then I would suggest this tour. Though the boat is a bit older and not what I expected, it was comfortable and the captain and staff were amazing. Venas Azules and Drake beach are an adventurous hidden wonder. And the drive from the city to Colón was gorgeous and showcased areas of real Panama. Would definitely do this again.

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Ricksn181id

Jul 23, 2023

Today was a good day - This was a great trip to just get away. There were 3-4 groups of travelers and the group dynamic was excellent on the boat. The crew was very helpful and fun. The van transfers are difficult; Panamá traffic and the roads are a beast. I’d definitely recommend this excursion, but bring your own snacks and beverages for sure. In fact, the local food and drinks at Playa Blanca were reasonably priced and so good that you should make sure to bring cash or digital pay and just eat lunch at the beach. Thank you for a great day.

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Dream586304

Sep 3, 2023

I DO NOT RECOMMEND THEM - If this is the same company in instagram @catamaran_experience.pa I DO NOT RECOMMEND THEM. It was a horrible experience. 14 people group, we fully paid 48 hour before the trip. The night before the trip, Jenny contacted us saying the speaker was not working and we accepted a small one (we all know good music is a must). The trip day when we all 14 with a good mood, expecting to have a great trip, 30 minutes before to arrive “Portobello” (after 1 hour from Panama City) she contacted us again saying the Yatch bathroom was not working!!! Come on guys!!! No bathroom??? It was a full day trip, drinks, food… we tried to agree for a discount or a additional solution and she offered $4 discount per person and change the stops to have a public bathroom close in a different Island. This was a BIG change in our trip. We discussed internally with the 14 people group and Jenny started pushing to have an answer in 5 minutes and with a very rude attitude. So, because her attitude, we decided to cancel the trip and she refund us. The only good point was the transportation from Panama City to Portobello and viceversa, the driver was very friendly. Obviously was a external contractor and she asked a picture of us when back to the City, to paid the transportation contractor. Jenny, customer service is not your best skill.

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From $135

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult